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If triangles ABC and DEF are similar, the ratio of segment AB to x will be equal to the ratio of segment DE to z.
False
All equilateral triangles are similar because they have the same side lengths.
True
If two triangles are isosceles with equal base angles, they are not necessarily similar.
False
Isosceles triangles can never be similar to each other.
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All right triangles are similar to each other.
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If two triangles share exactly the same internal angles, they are considered similar.
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If each side of one triangle corresponds to a set of equal side segments in the second triangle, they are similar according to the SSS criterion.
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Similar triangles always have the same size.
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If the ratio of two sides in one triangle is equal to the ratio of the corresponding sides in another triangle, then the triangles are similar.
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The statement 'All triangles with equal angles are similar' is always true.
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Two triangles that satisfy the SAS criterion are guaranteed to be similar.
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Study Notes
Triangle Similarity: Uncovering Shape Relationships
When comparing triangles, one central concept is that of similarity, which refers to triangles sharing the same shape, yet potentially varying in size. Here, we delve into the properties, methods of proving similarity, and ratios inherent within similar triangles.
Definitions and Criteria
For two triangles to be considered similar, they must satisfy one of the following conditions:
- Equal Angles: Both triangles share exactly the same internal angles ((\text{AA})).
- Proportional Sides: Each side of one triangle corresponds to a set of proportional side segments in the second triangle ((\text{SSS})) or a pair of proportional side segments along with equality of the corresponding angles opposite those sides ((\text{SAS})).
These criteria ensure that similar triangles exhibit identical geometric patterns despite possibly differing scale factors.
Using the Criteria
Suppose we wish to ascertain whether two triangles (ABC) and (ADC') are similar. By recognizing that [\frac{\overline{AC}}{\overline{AD}}=\frac{\overline{BC}}{\overline{CD}}], we note that the (\text{SAS}) criterion applies, indicating that (\triangle ABC \sim \triangle ADC').
Ratios Within Similar Triangles
If triangles (ABC) and (DEF) are similar, then there exists a constant ratio relating their respective sides:
[ \frac{\overline{AB}}{x} = \frac{\overline{DE}}{y}=\frac{\overline{BC}}{z}=K ]
where (x,\ y,\ z,\ K) represent individual side lengths from either triangle.
In practice, solving for unknown quantities often involves setting proportion relationships among the corresponding sides of similar triangles.
Special Cases
Notably, all equilateral triangles are similar since they have the same sets of angles; thus, they possess equivalent shapes regardless of size. Similarly, all isosceles triangles with equal base angles are similar under the assumption that they maintain parallel bases. Special cases aside, however, not all isosceles or right triangles are similar.
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Description
Explore the concept of triangle similarity, where triangles share the same shape but may vary in size based on specific criteria like equal angles or proportional sides. Learn about proving similarity, ratios within similar triangles, and special cases such as equilateral and isosceles triangles.
